North Carolina Case Commentaries

Theophilus White v. Ayer & Worth: Upholding Vested Rights of Public Officials

Date: May 2, 1900

Theophilus White v. Ayer & Worth: Upholding Vested Rights of Public Officials Introduction Theophilus White v. H. W. Ayer, State Auditor, and W. H. Worth, State Treasurer. (126 N.C. 570), decided by...

Horton v. Life Insurance Co.: Establishing the Principal-Agent Knowledge Doctrine in Insurance Contracts

Date: Apr 2, 1898

Horton v. Life Insurance Co.: Establishing the Principal-Agent Knowledge Doctrine in Insurance Contracts Introduction In the landmark case of George P. Horton and Wife v. The Life Insurance Company...

Void Execution Sale Without Homestead Allotment: Insights from McG. Mobley v. Griffin and Waters

Date: Sep 2, 1889

Void Execution Sale Without Homestead Allotment: Insights from McG. Mobley v. Griffin and Waters Introduction The Supreme Court of North Carolina's decision in McG. Mobley v. E. W. Griffin and D. T....

Establishing the Term of Office for Sheriffs under North Carolina Constitution: Loftin v. Sowers

Date: Jan 2, 1871

Establishing the Term of Office for Sheriffs under North Carolina Constitution: Loftin v. Sowers Introduction David Loftin v. Jacob Sowers is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of North...

Supreme Court of North Carolina's Jurisdiction in Habeas Corpus Under Confederate Authority

Date: Jun 2, 1863

Supreme Court of North Carolina's Jurisdiction in Habeas Corpus Under Confederate Authority Introduction In the landmark case, IN THE MATTER OF J. C. BRYAN. HABEAS CORPUS. (60 N.C. 1), decided on...